Entering Your Senior Year

Junior Year in Review Maintain A-G requirements Join clubs or sports at your school Research Colleges Strive for A’s and B’s. Volunteer Research Scholarships Visit Colleges

The A-G Requirements

A-G Requirements A: 2 yearsHistory and Social Science B: 4 yearsEnglish C: 3 years (4 years recommended for both) Mathematics (algebra, geometry, and algebra II) D: 2 years (3 years recommended for UC) Laboratory Science (1 year of biological science and 1 year of physical science) E: 2 years (3 years recommended for UC) Foreign Language (both years must be in the same language) F: 1 yearVisual and Performing Arts: art, dance, theatre/drama, or music G: 1 yearElective chosen from the subject areas listed above or other college preparatory course (2 semesters or 1 year-long course)

The California College System

Suggested GPA: Campuses A-G Requirements Tuition, Books, Transportation, Room and Board: $26,000 SAT/ACT Score California State University

Suggested GPA: Campuses A-G Requirements Tuition, Books, Room and Board, etc. : $30,000 SAT/ACT Scores EssayActivities University of California

California College Systems Continued Private Universities Many Campuses Costs Vary University of San Diego, USC, Stanford… CA Community Colleges 110 Campuses Associate’s Degrees and Transfers, ~$2,000/year Grossmont, Southwestern, Mesa…. Vocational and Technical Schools Degrees/Certificates and Costs Vary Paul Mitchell School, Art Institute of San Diego…

Admissions Tests

Required Admissions Tests SAT : General exam with 3 sections: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing Use for CSU, UC, and almost all private universities ACT: General reasoning exam with 5 sections: English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing Use for CSU, UC, and almost all private universities Notes: Community Colleges do not require ACT or SAT tests

Other Application Builders In addition to your grades and test scores, colleges want to see a well-rounded high school student. Clubs and Sports Community Service Honors and Awards Leadership Roles Work Experience Talents and Special Skills

Senior Year Transition

Applying for College UC: Nov 1 st - 30 th 2013 CSU: Oct 1 st - 30 th 2013 Private/ Out of state Varies upon school Community College Dates vary (usually in January) Deadlines vary! Make a list of your application due dates:

Financial Aid FAFSA Financial Aid Package State Grants Federal Student Grants College and University Grants Federal Work Study Loans

Senior Year Roadmap November: Apply to College Maintain good GPA November: Apply to College Maintain good GPA October: Review with your counselor: Transcript Course load Graduation Maintain good GPA October: Review with your counselor: Transcript Course load Graduation Maintain good GPA April-June: Follow up with college acceptance, financial aid, and scholarships. Maintain good GPA January- March: Apply for FAFSA Maintain good GPA January- March: Apply for FAFSA Maintain good GPA Create a college appropriate account. Check your ! Maintain good GPA Create a college appropriate account. Check your ! Maintain good GPA Remember: Maintain a good GPA

Meet with your College Peer Advisor (CPA) Call the Cal-SOAP office at Visit the Cal-SOAP website at for information and current events for high school students! Remember, we are here for YOU!